Obituaries

Margaret Louise Weiandt, age 95, of Centreville, died Sunday, June 15, 2014 at Fairview Living and Rehabilitation in Centreville. She was born in Three Rivers on Jan. 27, 1919 the daughter of the late Frank L. and Ernestine L. (Ott) Weiandt. She was a graduate for Three Rivers High School and Moody Bible Institute. Margaret dedicated her life to taking …

Dorothy F Plank, age 89, of Sturgis, passed away Friday, May 30, 2014 peacefully at her home. According to her wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Eley Funeral Home in Constantine. Pastor Dennis Smith of Messiah Lutheran Church will officiate. Interment will be at Constantine Township Cemetery. …

Mr. Ervin Abraham Graber, age 89, of Constantine, passed away early Saturday morning, June 14, 2014 surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness.  He was born in Middlebury, IN., on May 28, 1925 the son of the late Abraham and Bena (Roth) Graber. Following high school in Middlebury, Ervin attended Eastern Mennonite College in Goshen, IN.  In the …

David Dalponte, 66, of Three Rivers, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Bronson Hospital. David was born on April 27, 1948 the son of Frank and Elaine (Huber) Dalponte. David leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 35 years, Kathleen (Stahl) Dalponte, to whom he was united in marriage on Sept. 16, 1978. In accordance with …

Carol Ann Chartrand, age 71, of Mendon, died Thursday June 12, 2014 at her home following a long illness. She was born in Blue Island, IL on Nov. 22, 1942 the only child of Earl and Arleene (Speece) Sutton. Following her father’s death her mother brought her to the Three Rivers area. She attended the Moorepark Elementary School and later …

Barbara E. Rumsey, age 74, of Jones, MI passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014. She was born February 10, 1940 in Morton, IL the daughter of Merle and Lucille Ulrich. On December 31, 1967 she married Larry L. Rumsey who survives. Barb was a good cook. She enjoyed a good garage sale and was a wonderful mother to her sons …

America mourns today. A veteran passed away, Clifford E. Hunn, age 88, of Three Rivers passed away at his home after a long illness on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Clifford was born in Joppa, MI on May 12, 1926 the son of Athel and Rosezetta(Moore)Hunn. Clifford was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Army as a cook and baker …

Al Primm, age 80, of Marcellus, MI passed away at home Sunday evening, June 8, 2014 He was born May 16, 1934 in Caraway, AR the son of W.N. and Cleavie (Williams) Primm. On June 14, 1954 in Mississippi he married Nancy A. Henderson who preceded him in death on May 12, 2012. He was a Navy Veteran who served …

Kenneth C. Schuler passed away June 8, 2014, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Kenneth was born 76 years ago in Washington, Mo., a son of Carl Kenneth and Rose (Hamann) Schuler. He was a graduate of the 1956 class of St. Francis Borgia High School. He was awarded a basketball scholarship to Culver Stockton College, Canton, Mo. …

James Wilton Abrams, age 82, of Three Rivers, died Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Riverview Manor. He was born near Decatur, MI on Oct. 21, 1931 the son of the late Maurice and LaVada (Drullenger) Abrams. He attended the country school across the road from the family farm and graduated from Decatur High School. Jim served in the Air Force …